The craziness surrounding high-priced Mopar muscle continues. At the recent Mecum in Rockford auction in Belvidere, Illinois, a 1971 Hemi ‘Cuda, reportedly never in a public forum until May 2005, crossed the block. When the hammer dropped, the ‘Cuda was sold for $735,000 including a five percent commission. The 7,889-mile original car featured FJ6 Sassy Grass Green paint and a pristine black bucket seat interior with a four-speed Pistol Grip shifter. Owned by the original owner for many years, the car was rarely driven – as indicated by the mileage. Options included: a Dana rear, power steering, power brakes, billboards, rally dash, elastomeric bumpers, tinted glass, chrome remote outside mirror, road lights, rally rims, and the car was fully documented including a Chrysler invoice.

(This post originally appeared in the June 16, 2005, issue of the Hemmings eWeekly Newsletter.)